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The Forest of Dean is an area of ancient mixed woodland covering an area in excess of 100 square kilometres. This forest is one of the last remaining ancient woodlands in the UK and plays host to a whole wealth of exciting wildlife. Hawfinch, Crossbill and Wild Boar are just three of a range of special wildlife species which live here and that we will be aiming to find with our expert guide.
The Somerset Levels and moors make up a wetland area which includes 32 Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Our visit is timed to coincide with the internationally important numbers of wildfowl found here in winter, such as Wigeon, Gadwall, Pintail and Shoveler. Bitterns are now an established breeding species on the levels and, during the winter, numbers increase with migrants from the continent; we have a good chance of catching sight of one. There are small numbers of wintering raptors such as Merlin and Hen Harriers, with Marsh Harrier more numerous, while the resident Barn Owls can be glimpsed at any time of day. Another bird we’ll be hoping to see is the Starling – or, to be more precise, hundreds of thousands of them, murmurating, in one of the most amazing wildlife spectacles that the UK has to offer.

Enjoy the varied birdlife of the Forest of Dean
Goshawks and Peregrine Falcon
Search for Wild Boar
Hawfinch, Brambling & Crossbill all targets
Slimbridge WWT to enjoy Bewick’s Swans, White-fronted Geese and other wildfowl and waders
Spectacular Starlings coming to roost
Common Cranes and Bittern possible
A great number of woodland and wetland species and the perfect tour to learn bird song

 
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Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!
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• Travel with people you know, at your own pace
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The Forest of Dean and Somerset Levels

Tour Code: GBR111

By combining two of our most popular British wildlife breaks, this 7-day tour offers the chance to enjoy some of the best British winter wildlife experiences in one holiday.

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Highlights

• Enjoy the varied birdlife of the Forest of Dean
• Goshawks and Peregrine Falcon
• Search for Wild Boar
• Hawfinch, Brambling & Crossbill all targets
• Slimbridge WWT to enjoy Bewick’s Swans, White-fronted Geese and other wildfowl and waders
• Spectacular Starlings coming to roost
• Common Cranes and Bittern possible
• A great number of woodland and wetland species and the perfect tour to learn bird song

Summary

The Forest of Dean is an area of ancient mixed woodland covering an area in excess of 100 square kilometres. This forest is one of the last remaining ancient woodlands in the UK and plays host to a whole wealth of exciting wildlife. Hawfinch, Crossbill and Wild Boar are just three of a range of special wildlife species which live here and that we will be aiming to find with our expert guide.

The Somerset Levels and moors make up a wetland area which includes 32 Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Our visit is timed to coincide with the internationally important numbers of wildfowl found here in winter, such as Wigeon, Gadwall, Pintail and Shoveler. Bitterns are now an established breeding species on the levels and, during the winter, numbers increase with migrants from the continent; we have a good chance of catching sight of one. There are small numbers of wintering raptors such as Merlin and Hen Harriers, with Marsh Harrier more numerous, while the resident Barn Owls can be glimpsed at any time of day. Another bird we’ll be hoping to see is the Starling – or, to be more precise, hundreds of thousands of them, murmurating, in one of the most amazing wildlife spectacles that the UK has to offer.

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Day

1

Arrive Speech House Hotel, Forest of Dean

Days

2 - 3

Explore the Forest of Dean

Day

4

Somerset via Slimbridge WWT

Days

5 - 7

Explore the Somerset Levels

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2026

Sat 21st - Fri 27th Nov

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£1,345

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Marcus is a life-long naturalist specialising in birds, mammals, moths and fungi.

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At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

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